PlainZIP

Scottsboro, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35768

Jackson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,581
26/sq mi
$52,959
Median income
$157,900
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scottsboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35768 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35768 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, home to 11,581 residents across 438.7 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35768 reports a modest median household income of $52,959 (13% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,495. Local economic indicators show a 21.3% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $157,900 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $850 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 35768 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35768

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsboro, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35768.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35768, Scottsboro, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,581

Population

438.7

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35768?

42.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,959

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,495

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35768 ranks nationally

Scottsboro, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,959 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,559

Total Housing Units

5,049

Occupied Units

510

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$157,900

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35768 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 149
2021 +11.6% 166
2022 +22.3% 203
2023 +7.7% 219
2024 +7.0% 234

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 417 business establishments in ZIP 35768, employing approximately 6,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $246,790,000.

417

Businesses

6,293

Employees

$246.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 21.8%
Health care and social assistance 79 18.9%
Finance and insurance 41 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 39 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 35 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.9%
Construction 25 6.0%
Manufacturing 22 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.6%
Wholesale trade 7 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%
Information 4 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35768 vs 35774 →

ZIP 35768 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35768 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35768 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35768 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35774 Trenton, AL 165 7.1 mi
35746 Fackler, AL 856 7.4 mi
35776 Woodville, AL 3,395 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

35769 standard
Scottsboro, AL
Pop: 9,537
35772 standard
Stevenson, AL
Pop: 4,908
35765 standard
Pisgah, AL
Pop: 4,013
35966 standard
Flat Rock, AL
Pop: 3,914
35771 standard
Section, AL
Pop: 3,645
35958 standard
Bryant, AL
Pop: 3,582

Related Areas

Jackson County Scottsboro, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35768 in? ▼
ZIP code 35768 (Scottsboro) is located in Jackson County, Alabama. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35768? ▼
ZIP code 35768 in Scottsboro, AL has a population of 11,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35768? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35768 is $52,959, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35768? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35768 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35768? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35768 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35768? ▼
ZIP code 35768 has 417 business establishments employing approximately 6,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35768? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35768 are: Retail trade (91), Health care and social assistance (79), Finance and insurance (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35768? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35768 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35768? ▼
In ZIP code 35768, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35768? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35768 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35768? ▼
In ZIP code 35768, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35768? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35768 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.